A UK McDonald’s is being slammed for refusing to provide firefighters with refreshments as they fought a massive blaze nearby. Exhausted crews were turned away by staff, during the emergency callout, as they did not have cash.

Fire crews were called to the Clifton Moor retail park in York after a fire tore through a B&M outlet on Saturday at around 4.30 pm.

More than ten fire engines fought to save the store, with some crew members stopping by the McDonald’s for a much-needed break. Without cash, fire crews asked if they could be provided their tea and coffee orders on the house, but staff refused.

A member of the public who overheard the discussion between crews and staff went home and returned with 16 cups to give to the emergency servicemen.

Honestly FUMING at this!! @McDonalds is this really how you treat your emergency services?! It was a hell of a fire,they never carry money or personal items for obvious reasons! Shame on Clifton Moor store,will not be off there again 😠😡 (Post found on FB) pic.twitter.com/CLSmEoQkV6

McDonald's manager at Clifton Moore refusing the fire fighters free tea and coffee after tackling a huge fire at the store over the road so the customers paid, shame in you and your shite burgers #McDonalds#burgerkingalltheway

@McDonalds@McDonaldsUK certainly won’t ever be going to McDonald’s anymore, absolutely disgraceful, manager needs 2 b sacked, just hope u never need the firefighters help, refusing a free tea/coffee to them after fighting the fire and putting their lives on the line for hours.😡

A spokesman for McDonald's told the Mirror Online that the restaurant chain values “the fantastic work of our emergency services and thanks the individuals that dedicate their lives to protecting our local community.”

The spokesman then apologized to the firefighters “who bravely tackled last night’s fire,” adding that “they should have been provided with free refreshments on the night as a small recognition for their efforts.”